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07-30-2019, 5:36pm | #1 | ||||||
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Here's a fun "what if" for new Vette buyers...
So most of you probably have no idea that GM has a MASSIVE shipping problem right now with their vehicles.
For example, I have a 2020 GMC Denali 2500 that was built 6/19 that is still in the initial phase of shipping. Meaning it hasn't even been put in line to ship, and trucks built weeks later are here. We had a Colorado that was built in March show up in July. This is exactly why when we take the C8 deposits, we tell people they are put in the order banks in order of the deposit, but can't promise order of delivery. How many people are going to pay all this extra to be the "first one" in their town, only to have GM shipping F it all up? |
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Well all the more reasons for dealerships not to charge a market adjustment.
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Gotta ask Y union issues,?? $$$ issues, and so wye to those two suggestions.....
seems strange to be making something but maybe need make some 18 wheelers to ship other products?? |
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You can choose museum delivery for your new Vette, why not make factory pickup an option for new vehicle buyers? Seems like the cost of delivery factored in the price of vehicles would more than pay for an on site pickup program and some kind of associated factory tour, regardless of which vehicle you buy. I bet a fair number of people would make a new car purchase pickup a mini vacation of sorts.
Edit: If I was plunking out a premium for a c-8, I'd have no problem picking up my new ride from Bowling Green. |
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They are offering us an incentive to pick up vehicles ourselves...$100. |
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Well, maybe GM needs increase production on 18 wheelers and give their delivery company a good SAIL price......should be a bit of an inCENTive there, NO???
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I stand corrected!
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If logistics, getting vehicles to dealerships is a problem, this might be one way to lessen the logjam. I'm just thinking it would be easier to arrange shipping for 95 cars than it would be to arrange shipping for 100 cars. |
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I believe them about trucking. I see hiring signs everywhere for trucking companies. If you have a CDL, you can find a job.
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